Gustavius Garland Ayers is the son of Garland Ayers and Matilda Sanders (possibly Martha Matilda Rebecca Sanders). He is referred to only as Garland in the census records.He was born in Wilkesboro, Wilkes county, NC and is a brother to James, Martha, Amara, John, Pantha Ayers Ferguson, Sarah J and Joseph Corder Ayers.He was admitted to the asylum before 1900.